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The Colombian coffee chain’s latest outlet at Spain’s Palma de Mallorca Airport will provide brand exposure to European travellers as...
Read moreRandy’s Donuts expands with 25-store deal in Mexico and 10-store deal in the UAE, continuing its global growth with strong local franchise partners.
Read moreTaiwan’s Bafang Dumpling plans to open new stores in Texas and launch a U.S. HQ, advancing its international expansion despite trade tensions.
Read moreGong cha expands into Ecuador and Colombia, bringing premium bubble tea and modern formats to Latin America through strong local franchise partnerships.
Read moreBeijing’s Siji Minfu Peking duck chain is making its international debut in Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa, in partnership with Jumbo.
Read moreJollibee eyes Korean market with planned Norang Tongdak buy after acquiring Compose Coffee, signaling major expansion in Asia’s F&B sector.
Read moreGo Colors debuts internationally with a new store in Dubai’s Silicon Central Mall, in partnership with UAE’s Apparel Group.
Read moreLittle Caesars opens in Delhi NCR, India, introducing a localized menu and marking its expansion into the brand’s 30th country with Harnessing Harvest.
Read moreFazoli’s opens its first international location in Calgary, Alberta, in partnership with Briwin Restaurants Inc., launching a 25-unit expansion in Canada.
Read moreKrave opens at Al Qana in Abu Dhabi with a special "Blue Sky" smoothie, offering all-day health-focused dining with global flavors and delivery options.
Read moreGaladari Brothers and Jimmy John’s debut in Dubai with four new restaurants, offering US fan favorites and fresh sandwiches in the Middle East for the first time.
Read moreBonBird opens its first Abu Dhabi restaurant at Gardens Plaza, expanding its fresh, spicy chicken concept after launches in Oman, Qatar, Pakistan, and Dubai.
Read moreGen Z’s snacking habits and AI drive-thru tech are changing the game—Slim Chickens CEO Tom Gordon shares how the brand is adapting and scaling fast.
Read moreKorean fast food giant Lotteria plans to open 30 restaurants in the Philippines, aiming to boost local sourcing, franchising, and tech-driven retail.
Read moreJollibee opens its first Oregon store in Hillsboro on May 30, offering Chickenjoy giveaways and exclusive merch during a 3-day grand opening celebration.
Read moreDave & Buster’s breaks ground in Manila, marking its Philippines debut with The Bistro Group and bringing games, food, and fun to Opus Mall in Quezon City.
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